Lyon & Turnbull’s Design specialists are renowned for both their knowledge and their market-leading specialist sales of artworks conducted from our saleroom's around the UK and via our live online auctions.
Our specialists are experts on design, as well as current market conditions - an essential combination to any successful auction. With a wealth of experience, our Design team offers expertise encompassing a range of media including ceramics, furniture, sculpture, lighting and textiles.
Our auctions focus on Design from 1860 to the present day and encompass all the major periods from the Aesthetic and Arts & Crafts Movements; Art Nouveau and Art Deco; Austrian Secession; Pre-War French and British Modernism, to works from the Mid-Century and Post-War, including Italian and Nordic Design, European and American Modernism, Studio Craft through to Contemporary Design, Glass and Studio & Contemporary Ceramics.
Sales conducted throughout the year include Design since 1860; Modern Made: Post-War & Contemporary Design and Studio Ceramics and specialist sales of Lalique. We also hold occasional Design Online sales.
At Lyon & Turnbull we want to make buying at auction, either in the saleroom or online as easy and enjoyable as possible. With both specialists and client services available across a wide range of locations so whatever your interest or query we are always on hand to help.
Holidng approximately 30 auctions per annum, we combine personal, one-to-one service with a team of internationally experienced specialists selling antiques and art at auction can be easy. Our team are on hand to assist at every stage, keeping you up-to-date throughout the process from initial valuation to settlement.
Here we take you through the process of selling at auction ⇒
